Monsanto Canada Safety Data Sheet Domestic Product

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1 Monsanto Canada Page: 1 / 8 Monsanto Canada Safety Data Sheet Domestic Product 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product name Roundup Ready-To-Use Pull 'N Spray Poison Ivy & Brush Control Non-Selective Herbicide PCP Reg. No Product use Herbicide Chemical name Not applicable. Synonyms None. Company Monsanto Canada, One Research Road, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 6E3 Telephone: or Fax: safety.datasheet@monsanto.com Emergency numbers FOR CHEMICAL EMERGENCY, SPILL, LEAK, FIRE, EXPOSURE, OR ACCIDENT Call CANUTEC - Day or Night: (collect calls accepted) or MONSANTO: (collect calls accepted). FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCY - Day or Night: +1 (314) (collect calls accepted). 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Emergency overview Appearance and odour (colour/form/odour): Hazy - Clear / Liquid / Slight CAUTION! EYE IRRITANT HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED Potential health effects Likely routes of exposure Skin contact, eye contact, inhalation, ingestion Eye contact, short term May cause temporary eye irritation. Skin contact, short term Not expected to produce significant adverse effects when recommended use instructions are followed. Inhalation, short term Not expected to produce significant adverse effects when recommended use instructions are followed. Single ingestion Harmful if swallowed. Refer to section 11 for toxicological and section 12 for environmental information. 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Active ingredient

2 Monsanto Canada Page: 2 / 8 Isopropylamine salt of N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine; {Isopropylamine salt of glyphosate} Nonanoic and related fatty acids; {Pelargonic and related fatty acids} Composition COMPONENT CAS No. % by weight (approximate) Isopropylamine salt of glyphosate Pelargonic and related fatty acids Other ingredients The specific chemical identity is being withheld because it is trade secret information of Monsanto Company. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Use personal protection recommended in section 8. Take container, label or product name and Pest Control Product Registration Number with you when seeking medical attention. Eye contact Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control centre or doctor for treatment advice. Skin contact Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. Inhalation If inhaled, move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call emergency number or ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth, if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. Ingestion Call poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Advice to doctors This product is not an inhibitor of cholinesterase. Antidote Treatment with atropine and oximes is not indicated. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Flash point Does not flash. Extinguishing media Recommended: Water, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide (CO2) Unusual fire and explosion hazards Minimise use of water to prevent environmental contamination. Environmental precautions: see section 6. Hazardous products of combustion

3 Monsanto Canada Page: 3 / 8 Carbon monoxide (CO), phosphorus oxides (PxOy), nitrogen oxides (NOx) Fire fighting equipment Self-contained breathing apparatus. Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Environmental precautions SMALL QUANTITIES: Low environmental hazard. LARGE QUANTITIES: Minimise spread. Keep out of drains, sewers, ditches and water ways. Methods for cleaning up SMALL QUANTITIES: Flush spill area with water. LARGE QUANTITIES: Absorb in earth, sand or absorbent material. Dig up heavily contaminated soil. Collect in containers for disposal. Refer to section 7 for types of containers. Flush residues with small quantities of water. Minimise use of water to prevent environmental contamination. Refer to section 13 for disposal of spilled material. Use handling recommendations in Section 7 and personal protection recommendations in Section HANDLING AND STORAGE Good industrial practice in housekeeping and personal hygiene should be followed. Handling Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Do NOT taste or swallow. When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash hands thoroughly after handling or contact. Thoroughly clean equipment after use. Do not contaminate drains, sewers and water ways when disposing of equipment rinse water. Refer to section 13 of the safety data sheet for disposal of rinse water. Emptied containers retain vapour and product residue. FOLLOW LABELLED WARNINGS EVEN AFTER CONTAINER IS EMPTIED. Storage Minimum storage temperature: 5 C Maximum storage temperature: 50 C Compatible materials for storage: stainless steel, glass lining, fibreglass, aluminium, plastic Incompatible materials for storage: galvanised steel, unlined mild steel, see section 10. Keep out of reach of children. Keep away from food, drink and animal feed. Keep only in the original container. Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Protect from frost.

4 Monsanto Canada Page: 4 / 8 Partial crystallization may occur on prolonged storage below the minimum storage temperature. If frozen, place in warm room and shake frequently to put back into solution. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Airborne exposure limits Components Isopropylamine salt of glyphosate Pelargonic and related fatty acids Other ingredients Exposure Guidelines No specific occupational exposure limit has been established. No specific occupational exposure limit has been established. No specific occupational exposure limit has been established. Engineering controls No special requirement when used as recommended. Eye protection If there is significant potential for contact: Wear chemical goggles. Skin protection If repeated or prolonged contact: Wear chemical resistant gloves. Respiratory protection No special requirement when used as recommended. When recommended, consult manufacturer of personal protective equipment for the appropriate type of equipment for a given application. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES These physical data are typical values based on material tested but may vary from sample to sample. Typical values should not be construed as a guaranteed analysis of any specific lot or as specifications for the product. Colour/colour range: Hazy - Clear Odour: Slight Form: Liquid Physical form changes (melting, boiling, etc.): Melting point: Not applicable. Boiling point: No data. Flash point: Does not flash. Explosive properties: No data. Auto ignition temperature: No data. Specific gravity: Vapour pressure: No significant volatility; aqueous solution. Vapour density: Not applicable. Evaporation rate: No data. Dynamic viscosity: No data. Kinematic viscosity: No data. Density: g/cm3

5 Monsanto Canada Page: 5 / 8 Solubility: Water: Completely miscible. ph: Partition coefficient: log Pow: < (glyphosate) 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability Stable under normal conditions of handling and storage. Oxidizing properties No data. Materials to avoid/reactivity Reacts with galvanised steel or unlined mild steel to produce hydrogen, a highly flammable gas that could explode. Hazardous decomposition Thermal decomposition: Hazardous products of combustion: see section 5. Self-accelerating decomposition temperature (SADT) No data. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION This section is intended for use by toxicologists and other health professionals. Data obtained on similar products and on components are summarized below. Similar formulation Skin irritation Rabbit, 3 animals, OECD 404 test: Days to heal: 3 Primary Irritation Index (PII): 0.8/8.0 FIFRA category IV. Slight irritation. Eye irritation Rabbit, 3 animals, OECD 405 test: Days to heal: 10 FIFRA category III. Moderate irritation. Similar formulation Acute oral toxicity Rat, female, LD50 (limit test): > 5,000 mg/kg body weight FIFRA category IV. No mortality. Practically non-toxic. Acute dermal toxicity Rat, LD50: > 5,000 mg/kg body weight FIFRA category IV. No mortality. Practically non-toxic. Skin sensitization Guinea pig, 3-induction Buehler test: Positive incidence: 0 %

6 Monsanto Canada Page: 6 / 8 Negative. N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine; { glyphosate acid} Genotoxicity Not genotoxic. Carcinogenicity Not carcinogenic in rats or mice. Reproductive/Developmental Toxicity, : Developmental effects in rats and rabbits only in the presence of significant maternal toxicity. Reproductive effects in rats only in the presence of significant maternal toxicity. Pelargonic and related fatty acids Genotoxicity Not genotoxic on the basis of weight of evidence analysis. Carcinogenicity Not carcinogenic to laboratory animals after dermal administration. Reproductive/Developmental Toxicity, : Not developmentally toxic to laboratory animals. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION This section is intended for use by ecotoxicologists and other environmental specialists. Data obtained on similar products and on components are summarized below. Similar formulation Aquatic toxicity, fish Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss): Acute toxicity, 96 hours, static, LC50: 98 mg/l Slightly toxic. Aquatic toxicity, invertebrates Water flea (Daphnia magna): Acute toxicity, 48 hours, static, EC50: 115 mg/l Practically non-toxic. Aquatic toxicity, algae/aquatic plants Green algae (Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata): Acute toxicity, 72 hours, static, EC50: 51 mg/l Slightly toxic. Duckweed (Lemna gibba): Acute toxicity, 7 days, static, EC50 (frond number): 152 mg/l Practically non-toxic. Arthropod toxicity Honey bee (Apis mellifera): Oral, 48 hours, LD50: > 7,841 µg/bee Honey bee (Apis mellifera): Contact, 48 hours, LD50: > 1,078 µg/bee N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine; { glyphosate acid} Avian toxicity

7 Monsanto Canada Page: 7 / 8 Bobwhite quail (Colinus virginianus): Acute oral toxicity, single dose, LD50: > 3,851 mg/kg body weight Practically non-toxic. Bioaccumulation Bluegill sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus): Whole fish: BCF: < 1 No significant bioaccumulation is expected. Dissipation Soil, field: Half life: days Koc: ,000 L/kg Adsorbs strongly to soil. Water, aerobic: Half life: < 7 days Pelargonic and related fatty acids Avian toxicity Bobwhite quail (Colinus virginianus): Acute oral toxicity, LD50: > 2,250 mg/kg body weight Practically non-toxic. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Product Keep out of drains, sewers, ditches and water ways. Recycle if appropriate facilities/equipment available. Burn in proper incinerator. Follow all local/regional/national/international regulations. Container See the individual container label for disposal information. Emptied containers retain vapour and product residue. Observe all labeled safeguards until container is cleaned, reconditioned or destroyed. Empty packaging completely. Triple or pressure rinse empty containers. Do NOT contaminate water when disposing of rinse waters. Ensure packaging cannot be reused. Do NOT re-use containers. Store for collection by approved waste disposal service. Recycle if appropriate facilities/equipment available. Follow all local/regional/national/international regulations. Use handling recommendations in Section 7 and personal protection recommendations in Section TRANSPORT INFORMATION The data provided in this section is for information only. Please apply the appropriate regulations to properly classify your shipment for transportation. Not hazardous under the applicable DOT, ICAO/IATA, IMO, TDG and Mexican regulations. 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

8 Monsanto Canada Page: 8 / 8 PCPA registered. 16. OTHER INFORMATION The information given here is not necessarily exhaustive but is representative of relevant, reliable data. Follow all local/regional/national/international regulations. Please consult supplier if further information is needed. In this document the British spelling was applied. Full denomination of most frequently used acronyms. BCF (Bioconcentration Factor), BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand), COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand), EC50 (50% effect concentration), ED50 (50% effect dose), I.M. (intramuscular), I.P. (intraperitoneal), I.V. (intravenous), Koc (Soil adsorption coefficient), LC50 (50% lethality concentration), LD50 (50% lethality dose), LDLo (Lower limit of lethal dosage), LEL (Lower Explosion Limit), LOAEC (Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Concentration), LOAEL (Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Level), LOEC (Lowest Observed Effect Concentration), LOEL (Lowest Observed Effect Level), MEL (Maximum Exposure limit), MTD (Maximum Tolerated Dose), NOAEC (No Observed Adverse Effect Concentration), NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level), NOEC (No Observed Effect Concentration), NOEL (No Observed Effect Level), OEL (Occupational Exposure Limit), PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit), PII (Primary Irritation Index), Pow (Partition coefficient n-octanol/water), S.C. (subcutaneous), STEL (Short-Term Exposure Limit), STOT SE (Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Single Exposure), STOT RE (Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Repeated Exposure),TLV-C (Threshold Limit Value-Ceiling), TLV-TWA (Threshold Limit Value - Time Weighted Average), UEL (Upper Explosion Limit) This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) serves different purposes than and DOES NOT REPLACE OR MODIFY THE Pest Management Regulatory (PMRA)- APPROVED PRODUCT LABELING (attached to and accompanying the product container). This MSDS provides important health, safety, and environmental information for employers, employees, emergency responders and others handling large quantities of the product in activities generally other than product use, while the labeling provides that information specifically for product use in the ordinary course. Use, storage and disposal of pesticide products are regulated by product labeling and provincial legislation, and all necessary and appropriate precautionary, use, storage, and disposal information is set forth on that labeling. It is a violation of federal law to use a pesticide product in any manner not prescribed on the PMRAapproved label. Although the information and recommendations set forth herein (hereinafter "Information") are presented in good faith and believed to be correct as of the date hereof, MONSANTO Company or any of its subsidiaries makes no representations as to the completeness or accuracy thereof. Information is supplied upon the condition that the persons receiving same will make their own determination as to its suitability for the purposes prior to use. In no event will MONSANTO Company or any of its subsidiaries be responsible for damages of any nature whatsoever resulting from the use of or reliance upon information. NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OF ANY OTHER NATURE ARE MADE HEREUNDER WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION OR TO THE PRODUCT TO WHICH INFORMATION REFERS End of document